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Medieval Furniture

MEDIEVAL STYLE

The Middle Ages in Europe followed the end of the Roman Empire, and in this time of change, which preceded the Renaissance, furniture was simple and utilitarian, with most homes having only the necessities like chests and benches. Much of medieval furniture, which was often made in oak or walnut, was built for the elite, particularly the emerging merchant class who owned multiple homes.

Life for many in the medieval era was unstable, and furniture was designed to be functional and portable. Peasants worked the fields for affluent landowners and didn’t have access to literature in the way that nobles and people of the church did (women less so than men). The furniture in their modest dwellings was typically limited to cookware and a handful of stools. Foldable chairs, while uncommon in homes of the early Middle Ages and emblematic of wealth, like all other furnishings of the time, allowed for easy transportation of a household. Trestle tables with detachable legs and collapsible beds were designed to be simply moved from place to place.

Medieval blanket chests were among the most important furniture objects and could further serve as tables or even beds. Some ancient traditions were carried forward to build this sturdy furniture, such as turnery. Although the furniture was minimally designed, embellishments like carvings added elegance to the heavy wood pieces. These details sometimes reflected trends in religious art like rose windows.

By the later Middle Ages, storage pieces like chests of drawers were often adorned with high relief carvings, such as geometric and floral motifs. By the 14th and 15th centuries, design had developed to include more involved pieces like cupboards and desks, while benches frequently doubled as chests with hinged seats. Beds also changed in this era from basic boards to four-post designs with large drapes to keep the sleeper warm. These beds and other medieval bedroom furniture were significant status symbols, passed down through families and used as places to conduct business and receive visitors.

Surviving examples of medieval furniture are very rare, yet its distinctive aesthetics influenced later styles like William and Mary and Arts and Crafts.

Find a collection of medieval seating, garden elements, decorative objects and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Style: Medieval
Mid 20th Century Pair of Weathered Cast Stone Garden Planters
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Mid 20th century pair of weathered cast stone garden planters A good pair of 20th century planters, they are well weathered and have a drainage hole in the centre In good sound c...
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Mid-20th Century Medieval Furniture

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Stone

Early Gothic Medieval Cathedral Solid Oak Misericord Bench Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Gothic Medieval cathedral oak Misericord bench, circa 15th-17th Centuries. This beautiful small bench or chair stall was often found in Medieval Cat...
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17th Century European Antique Medieval Furniture

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Wood

4 Doors Cupboard or Wardrobe Gothic Period in Oak, 15th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
exceptional and very rare Gothic 4 doors buffet or wardrobe in oak, 15th century period from the north of France. This rare gothic piece open with 4 stylized plant decoration door, each with its original entrance, lockand hinges each in their original condition. The sides of the cupboard have carved pannels typical of gothic style furniture...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Danish Cast Iron and Bronze Jewelry Box or Dresser Box, Circa 1940s
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful casket form cast iron and bronze dresser box, jewelry box, cigar box, or decorative box with interior cedar lining. The front depicts a scene from the 1219 Battle of Lynd...
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1940s Danish Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

French Gothic Oak Coffer Chest
Located in Queens, NY
French Gothic-style (19/20th Century) oak coffer chest on stand with tracery carved panels and a domed lid with iron strap work
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19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Gilt Spelter Small Bust Jesus Christ
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A small antique bust of Jesus Christ. Made of gilded spelter (zinc alloy). On a black marble plinth. No signature. Minor wear to the gilt patina. Dimensions: 14 (h) x 6 x 6 cm Free...
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1920s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Marble, Spelter

Gothic Virgin and Child from Flanders
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Exhibition Museum Cantini, 1952, The art of the Middle Ages in the Marseille collections, n°101 Provenance Former collection Louis Bresset (before 1952) Former collection Profe...
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15th Century and Earlier Dutch Antique Medieval Furniture

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Oak

double capital - french, end of 13th century
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Double capital with hook decorations
 Grey stone
 France, 13th century
 Reduced—cut in the back in modern times H 22 x L 41 x P 20 cm 'Hook' is the name given today to these ornamen...
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

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Stone

2'4"x11'5" Barn Red, Kashan Revival, Wool, Hand Knotted, 300 KPSI, Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Barn Red, Kashan Revival, New Zealand Wool, Hand Knotted, 300 KPSI, Runner Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Traditional Primary color: ...
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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

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Wool

Pretty Vintage French screen printed Tapestry by hand.  « Sheep shearing »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen printed tapestry by hand featuring the exquisite design of the renowned medieval museum tapestry,I « La tonte des Moutons» ( S...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

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Wool, Cotton

9'x12' Blue Hand Knotted Tone on Tone Tabriz with Leaf Motif Wool & Silk Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Yale Blue, Hand Knotted, Tone on Tone, Tabriz with All Over Leaf Motifs, Thick and Plush, Wool and Silk, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inch...
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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

9'x12'2" Colorful Afghan Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Colorful Afghan Kilim Pure Wool Hand Woven Oriental Rug.It has been woven for months and months in the centuries-old Persian weaving craftsmansh...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

3'x4' Chocolate Brown Mamluk Design Pure Wool Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Chocolate Brown, Mamluk Design, Pure 100% Himalayan Wool, Vegetable Dyes, Hand Knotted, Mat, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transitio...
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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Medieval Tile From Gravensteen (counts' Castle) – Ghent – 14th–15th Century
Located in Bilzen, BE
Medieval floor tile from the Gravensteen Castle – Ghent, 14th–15th century Rare red earthenware floor tile decorated with a heraldic lion, incised and inlaid with yellow slip under ...
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15th Century and Earlier Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

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Ceramic

1940s Gothic Style Yellow Velvet Carved Arch Armoire Cabinet
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1940s with this exquisite carved wood and yellow velvet armoire. The ultra rare cabinet exudes an air of luxury and refinement....
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1940s French Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

7'x9'8" Colorful Extra Soft Wool Hand Woven Afghan Kilim Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Colorful, Extra Soft Wool, Hand Woven, Vegetable Dyes, Afghan Kilim with Chevron Zig Zag Design, Flat Weave, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches ...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Three Piece Alabaster Clock Garniture in the Form of a Neo-Gothic Cathedral
Located in London, GB
This exquisite three-piece alabaster clock garniture consists of a central clock with two flanking vases. The central clock is designed to resemble the shape of a neo-Gothic cathedra...
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19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Alabaster, Ormolu

Large Unglazed Gothic Antique Arched Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
Standing at almost 3m tall, this huge unglazed antique gothic door dates from the early 19th century. Purportedly, it was taken from Rugby School i...
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Early 19th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Pine

18th Century French Polychrome Carved Moses Figure in Gothic Oak Niche
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1760, this expressive biblical sculpture depicts the prophet Moses, the revered lawgiver of Judaism and Christianity. Carved in wood and retaining its origina...
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

8'x10'2" Green 14th Century Influence Mamluk Design Hand Knotted Pure Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Pine Green, Mamluk Design, Pre Historic 14th Century Influence, Natural Dyes, Hand Knotted, 100% Wool, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style:...
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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

19th Century French Gothic Enfilade
Located in High Point, NC
19th century French gothic enfilade with a plank top which has a beveled edge, following down to lovely hand paneled sides and four drawers ...
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19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

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Oak

Gothic sculpted panel in oak from the 16th century, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 16th century / wooden sculpted panel / oak / Gothic / Rustic / Antique A panel in oak wood enriched with Gothic graphic carvings. Hand carved in Belgium in the 16th centur...
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16th Century Belgian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Peter. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Peter Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paper

Indian Carved Sandstone Frieze of Lakshmi, Central India, 10th-11th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive Indian carved sandstone architectural frieze featuring a central image of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi flanked by two atten...
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15th Century and Earlier Indian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Sandstone

Krone Edgar Allan Poe Limited Edition Fountain Pen with Original Box
Located in Plainview, NY
This exquisite Krone fountain pen showcases a dark brown celluloid barrel intricately marbled with subtle violet veins. Its sterling silver cap and endpiece are adorned with beautif...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Medieval Furniture

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Sterling Silver

19th Century French Gothic Wrought Iron Two-Light Lanterns Sconces, Set of 4
Located in Dallas, TX
For a unique lighting feature, look no further than these four elegant antique sconces. Crafted in France circa 1880, the outdoor wall lights feature a dome shaped top and dressed wi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Ferdinand. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Ferdinand Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paper

17th-18th Century Italian Medieval St. Rosso Verona Carved Marble Fountain
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An extraordinary 17/18th century Italian large scale Medieval st. square Rosso Verona marble hand carved fountain. The fountain with its grand scale one piece basin has a mottled bas...
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18th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Marble

A granite sculpture of a young woman's head - France - 1960
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A refined granite sculpture portraying the head of a young woman, believed to likely represent Saint Joan of Arc, crafted in France during the 1950s. It features a magnificent patina...
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1960s European Vintage Medieval Furniture

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Granite

19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century French Gothic Walnut Buffet is a refined expression of the style which is considered one of the oldest furniture styles from France, dating back to the mid-12th century....
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1880s French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Large Spanish Wrought Iron Medieval Style Gate with Transom, Single Door C. 1900
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… A Medieval-style gate in three sections, this fascinating Spanish architectural piece dates to circa 1900. The gate is in three sections (the main bod...
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Early 1900s Spanish Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Early 18th Century French Gothic Period Andirons or Firedogs
Located in Amerongen, Amerongen
Early 18th century French Gothic period andirons made of wrought iron. The andirons are in a good condition and are fit for use in the fireplace.
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Early 18th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Spanish Gothic Hand Wrought Iron Candlestick Short Italian Floor Lamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Spanish Gothic Hand Wrought Iron Distressed Candlestick Short Italian Tripod Floor Lamp, Stamped Made in Italy. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 44" H (to finial) x 38"...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

15 Inch English Patinated Iron Gargoyle Door Knocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An English Solid Iron Door Knocker displaying an ominous Gargoyle. The piece is very large at 15" tall and also has a very good weight at 7 pounds. Definitely a substantial stateme...
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19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron

Large Size French Wall Crucifix / Jesus Christ on the Cross with Crown of Thorns
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique large size sculpture and an impressive, religious work of art. Looking at Christ suffering like this, the crucifix (in our view) is a symbol of what 'telling people the trut...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Gothic Oak Church Door
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An enchanting tall arched oak door replicating something out of an ancient castle or English church. Beautifully weathered by the ages and displaying ornate iron hinge embellishment...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

9'8"x12'3" Red Hand Knotted Pure Wool Semi Antique Persian Heriz Worn Down Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
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1960s Persian Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Cross of Caravaca 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Cross of caravaca xvii century Very beautiful cross of Caravaca made in bronze. 17th century. Measurements: 12 x 6cm Good condition.
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17th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Julia of Corsica. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Julia of Corsica Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paper

Small Drinks Table / Side Table / Martini Table in Wrought Iron
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Side Table, Wrought Iron Small Spanish Gilt Iron Drinks Table Gueridon, End or Side Table. Manufactured in Spain, 1940s. This pedestal table has a wavy edged top heavily decored by the Hammer work. It stands on a tripod base with scroll ended feet and a beatiful twisting decorative detail at the central part of the stem. Terrific aged patina with rusty accents. Its eclectic design mixing Gothic and Brutalist accents marks the difference. Use it as small side table, candle stand, cocktails table, smokers table or occasional table for parties around the sofa and display it with other Martini tables in different sizes to create a set. Measures: 45 cm H x 27,7 cm W x 25 cm D Diameter of the top: 20,5 cm We have other drinks tables in this style in case that you need a pair or a set. Spanish Wrought Iron Table...
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20th Century Spanish Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Bronze Box from Belgium Gothic Style
Located in Miami, FL
Gothic Style, very detailed crafted antique bronze box. Marked underneath, made in Belgium. In original good condition. A-444-335
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20th Century Belgian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Late 19th Century Gilt Wrought Iron Medieval Style Four-Light Chandelier
Located in Barntrup, DE
Late 19th century gilt wrought iron medieval style four-light chandelier An impressive and heavy medieval-style castle design gilt wrought iron four-light chandelier from the late 1...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron, Metal

8'x9'9" Linen White Botanical Design Wool and Silk Hand Knotted Oriental Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Linen White, Borderless Botanical Design, Half Wool and Half Silk, Densely Woven, Soft Pile, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool & Silk Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 In...
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2010s Indian Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Bleached blanket chest trunk, France, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Description: This exquisite bleached oak chest blanket, crafted in France during the 1940s, is a stunning example of Gothic-inspired design. The chest combines the timeless elegance...
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1940s Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

6'9"x9'8" Blue Afghan Kilim Geometric Pattern Hand Woven Flat Weave All Wool Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Bayern Blue, Afghan Kilim with Colorful Geometric Pattern, Vegetable Dyes, Pure Wool, Hand Woven, Flat Weave, Reversible, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height:...
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2010s Afghan Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool

Very Large Reclaimed Medieval Style Stained Glass Window
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A very large rectangular reclaimed medieval style stained glass window, one of three similar in the same design in different sizes we are selling. This stained and leaded glass pan...
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20th Century English Medieval Furniture

Materials

Lead

18th Century Small French Oak Coffer, Strong Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
18th Century Small French Oak Coffer, Strong Box
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18th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

14th Century Medieval Encaustic Slip Glazed Floor Tile
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Encaustic Medieval Floor Tile, with impressed and inlaid slip filled decoration. 14th Century, wear and condition commensurate with age, minor loss to one corner.
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15th Century and Earlier French Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stoneware

2 Neo Gothic Style Oak Stools, circa 1950
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
2 Neo Gothic style oak stools, circa 1950. PRICE IS FOR ONE TWO ARE AVAILABLE
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1950s European Vintage Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Nice Vintage French screen printed by hand Tapestry « Suzanne and the old men »
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover the elegance of this mid-century French screen-printed by hand tapestry featuring the exquisite design of a medieval museum tapestry titled « Suzanne and the old men » The ...
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Mid-20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Wool, Cotton, Linen

Stunning & Large, The Golden Virgin Mary & Child Jesus Sculpture by Albert Roze
Located in Lisse, NL
Meaningful and a monumental masterpiece: “La Vierge d'Albert” piece of the golden Virgin) by ), cast by Barbedienne, 1916. Step into the poetic depths of history with this extraordi...
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Early 20th Century French Medieval Furniture

Materials

Griotte Marble, Bronze

Sterling Silver with Parcel Gilt Medieval Knights, Set of Three
Located in Bradenton, FL
Early 20th Century Sterling Silver with Gold Wash Historical Knight Figurines, likely German ,Set of Three. Each depicts an iconic medieval warrior . Modeled in full armor with parce...
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Early 20th Century German Medieval Furniture

Materials

Sterling Silver

19th Century French Polished Bauche Fireproof Strongbox with Royal Coat of Arms
Located in Dallas, TX
This French fireproof strongbox, crafted circa 1880 by Bauche in the Marne region, showcases the period’s finest industrial security design. Constructed in heavy cast iron and weighi...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Medieval Furniture

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Iron

IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
IMPORTANT TRIPTIC FLORENTINE SCHOOL (Italy) 16th Century Oil on wood, representing the Eternal Father, Our Lady with Baby Jesus, Saint Bernadino of Siena, San León, Saint Stephen an...
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16th Century Italian Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paint

Circa Late 17th Century Carved Oak Lectern in Original Condition
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A rare and intricately carved Oak Lectern in original condition. In a very dark black-brown stain. The separately made top with a slant front opening to compartments and with a carve...
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Late 17th Century Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Oak

Original Antique Illuminated Print of St Agatha. C.1880
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Wonderful print of St Agatha Illuminated Chromolithograph Published circa 1880 Unframed. Free shipping The measurement is the paper size
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1880s English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Paper

STUNNiNG PAIR OF GOTHIC REVIVAL EXTRA LARGE HAND CARVED WOODEN PLANTERS 72X60CM
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of very large Antique Gothic Revival style hand carved planters Please note the delivery...
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20th Century English Medieval Furniture

Materials

Hardwood

Rare English Romanesque Limestone Capital on Stand
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
This weathered English Romanesque limestone capital is centuries old, dating from the Norman era of the 11th and 12th centuries. Originating from Oxf...
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15th Century and Earlier English Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Stone, Limestone

Spanish Revival Magazine Rack in Gilt Wrought Iron, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Spanish Revival magazine rack, wrought iron, gold leaf, Spain, 1940s-1950s. Wrought iron magazine rack with gold leaf finish and Gothic accents. This hand-hammered magazine or news...
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20th Century Spanish Medieval Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf

19th Century Gothic Pine Diminutive Church Pew
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Charming and withs tons of character, or patina or both. Gothic church pew with paneled sides in a smaller size, about 4.5 feet so its very manageab...
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1850s American Antique Medieval Furniture

Materials

Pine

Medieval furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Medieval furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Medieval furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Asia, and West Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Europa Antiques, Arval Argenti Valenza, Edward F. Caldwell & Co., and Aeterna Furniture. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $30 and tops out at $275,000 while the average work can sell for $1,886.

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